new blk/chrome door handle plungers sticking

Millar · Apr 23, 2012

Guys,

My old door handles were silky and pure. My new ones worked really well for a week or so but now the thumb plunger sticks flush when pushed in. I have contorted my head inside the inner door panel and lubed all those workings really well, checked for broken parts and have taken power graphite and hit the outside of the handle aeound the plunger. Its better, but it still sticks. Will using the guts from the old handles work in the new ones? Any suggestions? Thanks.

Millar

bknbronco · Apr 23, 2012

All the threads i have read say to use the guts out of the old ones.

cs_88 · Apr 23, 2012

When I installed my new handles I remember having a problem as well. I found that with the new handle this small lip was interfering with the plunger. A small amount of filing is a ll it needed and it worked great.

Millar · Apr 24, 2012

Thx for the info guys. When I get home tomorrow I will have another go at it.

Thx,

Millar

bronco loco · Apr 25, 2012

I installed mine two weeks ago, the show quality from TBP without a problem and without any of the old parts

Millar · Apr 26, 2012

Update....I switched out the guts from the old handles into the new ones and the doors close/latch/open perfectly, but now once the locks are pushed down, they wont unlock. I am ready to pound an entire bottle of Ambiem, so I need some help. I have crammed my dome in the door for the up close view and checked the rods and clips and everything's looks good. The PO put the doors on and cleaned everything up 5 years ago so it isn't a gunk issue. Plus the locks worked before I swapped out handles. Any advice would be greatful. Putting the old handles back on isnt the advice I was hoping for....ha

Thx,

Millar

cs_88 · Apr 26, 2012

That's interesting because the locks don't have anything to do with the handles.

http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product/door-latch-drivers-side-66-67-early-ford-bronco-new

Millar · Apr 27, 2012

cs_88 said:
That's interesting because the locks don't have anything to do with the handles.

http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product/door-latch-drivers-side-66-67-early-ford-bronco-new

I know, so that's why I am stumped. I spoke with Lonny at TBP and he feels the handle rods sit a touch differently an affect the tension on the adjustable rod, which in-turn applies pressure to the entire system and jacks up the ability to unlock. I will back off that adjustable rod a bit and see where that takes me. Thanks for the link, I may be using it before to long.

Millar

1973 Houston · Apr 27, 2012

i had the same problem i just used the plunger from the old handles and it was silky smooth. and couldn't even tell i used old ones.. oh damn didn't read all the way though, like mentioned before by cs_88 the angle on that triangle thingy (technical term for it), that the plunger moves up and down is a different angle then stock....look at them side to side, you must use the old ones. or adjust the lock mechanism inside the door.
so basically the only thing i used from the kit is the actual handles.
~ryan

cafirefhtr · Apr 27, 2012

I put mine in without any of the old parts and the drivers side works fine, but the passenger side sticks. Tore it apart 3 times adjusting and filing. On the third time with it still sticking I sprayed wd40 on the mechanism and its working perfect. Something to be said for wd

deltarat · Apr 27, 2012

If it won't open after locking and unlocking, turn the clip on the rod from the outside handle to the latch. Shorten it by a round or two. it doesn't make sense but it has worked for me over the years. If the rod is too long, it is not letting the door completely unlock.

Millar · Apr 28, 2012

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am headed back at it now. I hope I will have good news when I return. If so, drinks are on me. If not, drinks are on me.

Thx,

Millar

Millar · May 1, 2012

I took the mech/latch out of the doors to have a closer look. There was a broken spring in the passenger and a really jacked up tab in the driverside. The PO said they worked, but I wonder if they did. Those pesky bastards slowed me down, but I think I have it whipped now if I can find a spring to work. Should have taken them out right out of the gate. I put the stu in stupid on this one.

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